1One of many possible programs of study meets the minimum requirements for BS in Biology (see below). This sample plan is designed to prepare a student for post-graduate studies or career in an environmentally-related field. A student is advised NOT to pursue this plan without formally declaring a major in Biology and consulting regularly with their assigned advisor. Students use non-assigned advisors at their own risk.

2An upper division biology elective required to meet the minimum number of hours in the major.

Minimum requirements for BS in Biology (see reverse side for details):1. Student must satisfy all General Education requirements (Area A-F of Core).2. Student must complete a minimum of 39 hours of upper division courses (3000/4000 level)3. Student must complete a minimum of 21 hours of 3000/4000 courses in the major (BIOL)4. Student must satisfy all Requirements for the Major5. Studentís overall GPA must be at least 2.06. Studentís GPA in the major (Area F and Requirements for the Major) must be at least 2.0.7. Student must complete a minimum of 120 hours total.8. Student must complete a minimum of 2 WAC courses (Discipline Specific Writing).